Replication Data for: Replication Data for: Behavior Change Intervention to Sustain Household iodide salt utilization and Iodine Status of the Young Children effect on Their Growth in Ethiopia: a Community Trial

Problem identified and addressed, implications for public health research The baseline assessment showed challenges with the iodine status of children (low) and the iodine content of table salt (higher), as well as a very high prevalence of stunted growth in children. To lessen these potential nutritional issues in children, it is necessary to implement healthy eating habits and nutritional practices. Women in the community had provided about children’s hygienic food preparation and handling as well as information on the nutritional value of foods, the components of an adequate diet, appropriate food choices and purchases from available resources.